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The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format.
Our latest Weekend Snapshot showcases a captivating mix of reader-submitted scenes from unexpected locations around Germany, Australia, and Montenegro. Find out what a few folks from our community were up to during their recent getaways and share something from one of your rides here…
Fairlight’s go-fast, go-far hardtail just got a fresh new Ochre color. Available to order tomorrow, the mustard-yellow hue is accompanied by a 133-page lookbook that illuminates every detail of their most dirt-friendly model. Explore all the specifics below…
For the first installment of his annual Tour Divide field report, photographer Eddie Clark spent nine days leapfrogging the race across Montana, Wyoming, and beyond, chasing riders through hailstorms, wildlife refuges, moonlit basins, and remote mountain passes. In this piece, he catches up with race leader Victor Bosoni, Meaghan Hackinen, and Felix Laberge and shares his perspective on the landscapes, trail angels, and fleeting moments that rarely make it onto the Tracker…
On the night of May 27th, Off Course Bike Shop in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia, was gutted by a catastrophic fire after 18 years as an institution in the local adventure cycling scene. Several weeks on, Finn Mollison describes the loss, confusion, hope, and joy that have followed and shares scenes from the beloved shop’s annual Garage Sale…
The new Curve Karoo is a reimagining of their original drop-bar model, the GMX. Predicated on the design impetus that helped launch the brand, the Karoo is a modern suspension-corrected bike designed to go fast on rough terrain. Find details below…
This week’s Debrief features a 32-inch handmade Big Kev, Party Bars, the end of MTB YouTube’s Golden Age, a question about your oldest gear, multiple events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…
Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Zach, a rider we caught up with on the Baja Divide, who shares the story of how he landed on a Jones LWB HD/e V2 as his long-term travel bike and some moving perspective on mental health. Meet Zach and see his bike here…
A week into the 2026 Tour Divide, the race has revealed its true character. Victor Bosoni is still flying across the continent, but behind him, the Divide is exacting its toll through crashes, swollen knees, nosebleeds, and mounting fatigue that’s reshuffling the standings. Through it all, the top singlespeeder stretches an astonishing lead, and Meaghan Hackinen continues a remarkable ride, pushing deeper into record territory. Find all the gritty details in our latest update…
Last summer, Alan Danby, Britt Walker, and Ben Luckett connected for a two-week bikepacking journey across the Balkans. Their dynamic ride through the rugged region offered an up-close look at some of Europe’s most spectacular landscapes and a country still grappling with a painful recent past. Find a pair of videos, a brilliant gallery, and a story from their trip here…
Nacho Pellejero traveled to Alaska to participate in the 2026 Iditarod Trail Invitational 350. After years of believing the cold would be the hardest part, he quickly discovered that his own mind would be his biggest hurdle. “In Your Mind” documents his ITI journey and explores what happens when fear, uncertainty, and isolation begin to take control…
Ever wondered how bike brands design geometry for 32-inch wheels, if there are any tricks, or what special considerations are needed? In Esker Cycles’ latest video, founder Tim Krueger walks through his process. Watch it here…
Neil’s latest video takes another data-driven look at the rigs of this year’s Tour Divide. As a follow-up to his overall analysis, he dives into this year’s returning riders to identify trends and see how those repeating this daunting race are doing so. Watch it here…
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